Finnish Defence Forces.
combined military forces of Finland
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 27
What's happening
Active this week
-
Finland receives increased funding and allocates funds to support Ukraine against Russia's war of aggression.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces visited Ukraine for bilateral talks and to discuss intensified military cooperation.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
Multiple high-level appointments were made within the Finnish Defence Forces on August 14, 2026, including Chief of Staff, Operations, and Commander of the Finnish Army.Some support1 report
-
Finnish military and environmental agencies led the oil recovery and cleanup operations following a vessel wreck.Some support1 report
-
Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian capital and restrictions related to Ukrainian drone attacks.Some support1 report
-
Finland is purchasing air defence systems from Sweden, which are then used for FDF personnel training in Kouvola and Vekaranjärvi.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Insta is a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, deepening defence materiel cooperation between Finland and the United States.Some support2 reports
-
Pilatus Aircraft is a leading contender in the new fleet program as the Finnish Air Force retires older jets, informing Defence Forces requirements.Some support1 report
-
Procurement of new combat uniforms by the Finnish Defence Forces is reported as flawed.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Finnish Defence Forces this week
News at the entities that move Finnish Defence Forces most-
Finland StructuraleasyJet is launching new winter routes to destinations including Finland, Hurghada, Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Berlin.Moves Finnish Defence Forces
-
Sweden OperationalModi's tenure deepened bilateral ties between India and Sweden.Moves Finnish Defence Forces
-
NATO StructuralWayne Eyre advised on national security issues, specifically regarding defense spending and the requirement to meet alliance targets for NATO.Moves Finnish Defence Forces
-
Denmark OperationalZealand Pharma A/S appointed Danske Bank as lead manager for its share buy-back program in the Danish market.Moves Finnish Defence Forces
-
Norway OperationalThe Parliamentary Budget Officer notes that separating capital expenditure (capex) and operational expenditure (opex) is a common practice.Moves Finnish Defence Forces
Connections
The 16 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Finland Structural
The Finnish Defence Forces is the mandated, funded, and operational military arm responsible for defending Finland's national borders and territorial integrity.
-
Jarkko Karsikas Structural
Jarkko Karsikas holds the formal position of Chief of C5 Department within the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Jarmo Vähätiitto Structural
Jarmo Vähätiitto was appointed to a senior leadership role (Chief of Staff, Operations) within the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Janne Huusko Structural
Janne Huusko is forecast to be appointed Director of Logistics Command within the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Sweden Operational
Sweden supplies air defence systems that are actively used by the Finnish Defence Forces in joint operations and training.
-
Finnish Air Force Structural
The Finnish Air Force's operational status informs the strategic requirements of the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Kari Nisula Structural
Kari Nisula holds the formal role of Commander of the Finnish Army within the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Denmark Operational
The relationship is characterized by deepening cooperation aimed at enhancing operational interoperability between the two entities.
Show all 16 connections
-
NATO Structural
Finnish Defence Forces is a member of NATO and participates in international training under its umbrella.
-
Insta Structural
A strategic partnership exists where the company functions as a partner to the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Lapland Structural
Finnish Defence Forces utilizes Lapland as a location for forward land exercises.
-
Norway Operational
The operational relationship is defined by shared regional context, specifically involving training exercises in neighboring areas.
-
Kouvola Operational
FDF utilizes Kouvola as a location for training personnel.
-
Mikkeli Operational
Mikkeli functions as the operational base for the Multi-Corps Land Component Command of the Finnish Defence Forces.
-
Ilmarinen Operational
Ilmarinen and Finnish Defence Forces cooperated on the cleanup of a sunken ship.
-
Pasi Välimäki Mentioned together
The relationship is inferred from a generic high-level military event involving a Commander's visit to Ukraine.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Insta is a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, deepening defence materiel cooperation between Finland and the United States.
- Pilatus Aircraft is a leading contender in the new fleet program as the Finnish Air Force retires older jets, informing Defence Forces requirements.
- Procurement of new combat uniforms by the Finnish Defence Forces is reported as flawed.